Telangana has put on hold its proposed merger of intermediate education with the school education system, according to reports from multiple outlets. The government maintains that admissions to intermediate colleges will proceed under the existing framework for the next academic year, 2026–27. This decision is reported to follow ongoing discussion around the merger plan, with the final outcome expected to be determined through further deliberations, including discussions in the state Assembly. The development also addresses recent speculation that the admissions process might change due to the merger proposal. While the timing and final structure of the merger have not been finalized, both sources indicate that current admission procedures and arrangements for intermediate education remain in place for 2026–27. The government’s stance effectively delays implementation of the merger while keeping the academic cycle on the planned track for intermediate colleges.